Stoinis' Century Powers Lucknow to IPL Win over Chennai
24 April at 2:14 pm
Marcus Stoinis silenced the Chepauk crowd with a breathtaking century, guiding the Lucknow Super Giants to a remarkable six-wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings. CSK posted a formidable 210 runs on the board, with Ruturaj Gaikwad anchoring the innings with a classy century. LSG's chase started shaky, but Stoinis had other plans. The all-rounder unleashed a whirlwind knock of 124 runs from just 63 balls, leaving the CSK bowlers helpless. "It was just phenomenal to watch," said LSG captain KL Rahul, praising Stoinis' knock. Rahul acknowledged that CSK's total seemed above par for the pitch conditions. He credited Stoinis' intelligent batting for the win, highlighting his ability to carefully target specific bowlers and build his innings. Stoinis' power-hitting and calculated stroke selection proved too much to handle for CSK. His knock overshadowed Gaikwad's century, showcasing the raw power LSG possesses in their batting order. This win puts LSG in a strong position in the IPL table, while CSK will have to regroup and address their bowling woes